If you want to help with the development of ``osmapi``, you should clonethis repository and install the requirements:

::

pip install -r requirements.txt

After that, it is recommended to install the ``flake8`` pre-commit-hook:

::

flake8 --install-hook

Note----

Scripted imports and automated edits should only be carried out by thosewith experience and understanding of the way the OpenStreetMap communitycreates maps, and only with careful **planning** and **consultation**with the local community.

This project was orginally developed by Etienne Chove. This repositoryis a copy of the original code from SVN(http://svn.openstreetmap.org/applications/utils/python\_lib/OsmApi/OsmApi.py),with the goal to enable easy contribution via GitHub and release of thispackage via `PyPI <https: pypi.python.org="" pypi="" osmapi="">`_.

See also the OSM wiki: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/PythonOsmApi